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Rate NY Testing Emergency Broadcasts Over Gaming Networks

Original at Kotaku external link    16 hours ago

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By Luke Plunkett Of course, gaming consoles are included in that, and NY are in the process of testing - across Xbox Live, the PlayStation Network and the Wii's network - a means of distributing emergency warning messages across those platforms, so anyone with their console on (and TV or radio off) can be r...

Rate New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks [Gaming]

Original at Gizmodo external link    17 hours ago

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By Rosa Golijan According to officials, the idea is to "reach younger residents who spend more time on the Xbox, PlayStation, or Wii than with television or radio" and it's actually part of a bigger program called Empire 2.0. Other things happening under the Empire 2.0 project include:

Rate Lexar announces new line of “Gamer” SDHC cards

Original at CrunchGear external link    18 hours ago

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By Dave Freeman Lexar announced their new "gaming" memory cards today. I"m curious what exactly makes these cards specifically for gamers? Do they drink Mountain Dew? Do they call other memory cards 'Bro' while giving them dead leg? Other then labeling, I'm not sure what else makes these gamer level mem...

Today

 

Rate Gamer Fails at Suing Sony, Goes After Microsoft and Nintendo Instead

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    21 hours ago

One lawsuit-happy gamer by the name of Erik Estavillo didn't have much luck when he tried to sue Sony Computer Entertainment America for banning him from the PlayStation Network, so he has instead decided to try his luck against the industry's other two big platform holders. And at the sam...

Rate PlayStation Store Update: Adhoc It To Me

Original at Kotaku external link    21 hours ago

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By Michael McWhertor Plenty to get excited about this week on the North American PlayStation Store, including the release of adhocParty, Peggle (with Peggle Nights!) and Assassin's Creed for the PSP. Games & Demos for PlayStation 3 PSone Classics - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver ($5.99)

Rate Opinion: Why Facebook, Twitter on Game Consoles Miss The PointVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Wired external link    23 hours ago

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By Gus Mastrapa See Also: Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm for Xbox 360 Go LivePlay PSP Games Online, Through Your PlayStation 3Netflix Streaming to PlayStation 3 in NovemberRumor: Thinner, Lighter PlayStation 3 Shipping JulyFallout 3 DLC Coming to PlayStation 3

Rate Japan Still Loves Soccer, Favors PlayStation Games

Original at Kotaku external link    23 hours ago

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By Michael McWhertor The PSP game kicked its way to the top of the Media Create sales charts, pushing past Nintendo's still strong Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver, which are destined to cross the 3 million sold mark any day now. The PlayStation Portable's software dominance gives the PlayStation brand more...

Yesterday

 

Rate Interview: Enslaved

Original at Eurogamer external link    Thu, Nov 19

Enslaved may be published by Namco Bandai rather than Sony, and may be on Xbox 360 as well as PlayStation 3, but Ninja Theory's latest still has a lot in common with its PS3 exclusive, Heavenly Sword - Gollum Serkis is returning to wax lyrical in his own inimitable, rubber-faced way, and the...

Rate Review: EyePet

Original at CNET Australia external link    Wed, Nov 18

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By edit@cnet.com.au (Laura Parker) The goodFun and satisfying challenges Good use of PlayStation Eye Plenty of content Effective motion-sensing interactions The badLack of instruction and feedback No evolution of virtual pet Limited online functionality Slow loading times It's hard not to fall in love with Sony's Ey...

Rate Patch: PSP Firmware Update 6.20 now available; prepares you for Digital Comics

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Wed, Nov 18

New features have been added to the PlayStation Portable with the release of the new system update 6.20, now available for download. Download the PSP Firmware Update 6.20 by going to your [Settings]... Read the full article at GamingBits.com!]

This Week

 

Rate Facebook Integration Friends Today's PS3 Firmware Update

Original at MTV Multiplayer external link    Wed, Nov 18

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By Brian Warmoth Launching Facebook for the PlayStation community is a natural fit for our goal of delivering unparalleled connected experiences -- from connecting our community to each other to connecting our customers to great entertainment downloaded from the PlayStation Store," PlayStation N...

Rate EEDAR's Divnich Says Marketing Influences Buys More Than Scores, Uses PS3 Ads as Example

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Tue, Nov 17

Yesterday at the Montreal International Games Summit, EEDAR's Jesse Divnich spoke about how his company's research has shown that a poor game with greater marketing will sell far better than a great game with little marketing. And later in the speech, he noted that publishers can't simp...

Rate NPD: October Video Game Sales Tumble 19 Percent

Original at NewsFactor Network external link    Mon, Nov 16

Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo of America, said Thursday his company expects a strong holiday season. The Wii from Nintendo Co. was the month's best-selling gaming system, followed by the handheld DS, also from Nintendo. Sony's PlayStation 3 was in third place.

Rate Review: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Sun, Nov 15

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Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune raised the bar when it was released back in 2007, showcasing not only the capabilities of the then new PlayStation 3 but heralding in a new form of cinematic gameplay. Not only was the game engaging and environment beautifully realized, but we got introduced to...

Rate EyePet Review: His Master's Voice

Original at Kotaku external link    Sat, Nov 14

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By Luke Plunkett EyePet was developed by London Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. Due for release in North America in 2010, released in PAL territories in October 2009. Retails both separately and in bundle with PlayStation Eye camera. A copy of the game was given to...

Past Two Weeks

 

Rate PlayStation Store Update: Slowtaku Edition

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Nov 12

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By Michael McWhertor Games & Demos for PSP Pinball Heroes – High Velocity Bowling ($3.99) Pinball Heroes – Hot Shots Golf ($3.99) Pinball Heroes – PAIN ($3.99) Pinball Heroes – UNCHARTED ($3.99) Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble ($39.99) PSP Minis - Bubble Trubble ($4.99)

Rate Opinion: Magic Planeswalkers Duels Spill Over To PC, PS3

Original at Kotaku.com external link    Mon, Nov 9

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By Mike Fahey Wizards of the Coast are bringing Xbox Live card-battler Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers to the PlayStation Network and PC, with two new Xbox 360 expansions in the works. The PlayStation Network version of the game won't be hitting until fall of 2010.

Rate Kotaku Originals: Dog Gone

Original at Kotaku external link    Sat, Nov 7

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By Owen Good The old dog-ate-my-controller excuse got a guy out of a 5,000 Microsoft Point purchase, plus Gamertag immortality for the scape-pooch, in the No. 1 story of a news-packed week delivered by your humble editors. Features I Clothe Gamers Using Trophies to Deliver Big Game

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Rate White Knight Chronicles PS3 Patch Update 2.01 is Now Available

Original at PS3News external link    Thu, Nov 5

By PS3 News PS3NEWSCOM 17380 The update adds a voice chat feature into the Japanese version, as well as collectable PlayStation Home rewards including a White Knight costume and a White Knight statue. The other big feature is collectable PlayStation Home rewards. By playing White Knight Chronicles you can get at lea...

Rate Opinion: Dragon Age: Origins - PlayStation 3 Versus PC

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Nov 4

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By Mike Fahey Even once I maxed out the graphic settings in the game, the frame rate was still extremely smooth compared to the PlayStation 3 version, and large battles came to life in a whole new way, with a clarity the console version definitely lacked.

Rate Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainement and MTV Games announce LEGO Rock Band launch

Original at Go Nintendo external link    Tue, Nov 3

By RawmeatCowboy BURBANK, Calif. – November 3, 2009 – Get ready to build a band and rock the universe with LEGO® Rock Band™, the multiplayer music videogame that will have the entire family drumming, strumming and rocking to the beat. Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games, a part...

Rate New Fat Princess patch, map and demo out now

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Thu, Oct 29

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By lisa@el33tonline.com (Lisa) Head over to SCEA’s PlayStation Blog for a full list of the changes that Patch 1.03 will introduce. Basically it contains game system and control tweaks, bug fixes, character balancing, scoring updates as well as a few addition tweaks such as candy confetti.

Rate Borderlands Gets Patched on Consoles

Original at Shacknews external link    Thu, Oct 29    2 related articles

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Developer Gearbox has rolled out a pair of updates for Borderlands, bringing a number of bug fixes and tweaks to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. On its official forums, the company vowed that it is "continuing work on support updates for all platforms, and will deploy fixes for eve...

Rate Podcast: Kombo Breaker - Episode 48: NPD Day, Julien-K, and Uncharted 2 Soiree

Original at Press The Buttons external link    Fri, Oct 23

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By MattG We really went all out for this week's episode of Kombo Breaker and invited three guests to come on for various discussions across three segments.  First up, Brad and I are joined by analyst Scott Steinberg to discuss the September NPD sales numbers, marvel at the Sony PlayStation 3's dyna...

Rate Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time Review: The Leap, At Last

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 22

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By Stephen Totilo Since the Ratchet & Clank series launched just back in 2002, Insomniac Games has developed four installments for the PlayStation 2 and three — including the new entry, A Crack In Time, officially releasing this month — for the PlayStation 3. Another development studio has created a p...

October of 2009

 

Rate Sony: Playstation Continues To Redefine Entertainment [PS3]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Oct 19

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By Brian Crecente Riding high on tonight's news that the Playstation 3 was the top selling home console in September according to NPD, the head of Sony Computer Entertainment of America says they've only just begun. Nearly half a million people purchased Playstation 3s in September, according to NPD figu...

Rate Katamari Forever Review: Nothing More, Nothing Less

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 8

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By Michael McWhertor Katamari Forever was developed and published by Namco Bandai for the PlayStation 3, released on September 22 in North America. Retails for $49.99 USD. A copy of the game was given to us by the publisher for reviewing purposes. Played through all levels, tested co-op and versus modes.

Rate EA announces record-breaking launch for EA Sports FIFA 10

Original at Go Nintendo external link    Wed, Oct 7

By RawmeatCowboy FIFA 10 has launched to widespread critical acclaim. It is presently the highest rated sports videogame ever* on PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360® with review scores of 92 and 91, respectively. FIFA 10 will be in stores throughout North America on October 20, 2009.

September of 2009

 

Rate Podcast: Kombo Breaker - Episode 45: Heavy Rain Interview

Original at Press The Buttons external link    Fri, Sep 18

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By MattG A storm is on us this week on Kombo Breaker as Brad, Joey, and I spend thirty-four minutes with producer Petro Piaseckyj of Sony Consumer Entertainment talking about next year's Sony PlayStation 3 interactive drama adventure coming from developer Quantic Dream, Heavy Rain.  Four chara...

Rate Review: Gran Turismo

Original at Eurogamer external link    Tue, Sep 15

When it was first announced alongside the PlayStation Portable, Gran Turismo 4 Mobile was a statement of intent. PSP, the videos argued, would be the only handheld for which you could buy games that look and feel like the ones you buy for the home. The intervening five years, however, which h...

Rate Patch: PS3 Firmware Update 3.01 is Now Available

Original at PS3News external link    Tue, Sep 15    5 related articles

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By Takavach PS3NEWSCOM 16238 Sony's Director of PlayStation Network Operations [b]Eric Lempel[/b] has announced that PlayStation 3 Firmware update 3.01 is now available (not a mandatory update) and fixes the [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3/update-on-ps3-firmware-3-00-sony-aware-of-issues...

Rate Patch: News: PlayStation 3.0 firmware released

Original at Eurogamer external link    Tue, Sep 1

What's New, iPlayer, Friends overhaul. Sony has updated PlayStation 3's firmware to version 3.0. The bumper update - supposedly the last big one of the year - promises dynamic themes, avatars, a "What's New" panel, a redesigned status indicator and a Friends list overhaul.

Year 2009

 

Rate Engadget Podcast 160 - 08.21.2009

Original at Engadget external link    Fri, Aug 21

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By Trent Wolbe 00:01:15 - Sony unveils slimmer PS3: $300, lands in September (updated!) 00:26:42 - Sony announces PS3 firmware 3.0, European PlayStation Video Store, Digital Reader comics viewer 00:27:10 - Sony announces 'snackable' 100MB Minis for PSN Store

Rate PS3 Firmware 3.0 Adds New XMB, Dynamic Themes, Avatars [Gamescom]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Aug 18

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By Mike Fahey Update: Firmware 3.0 will be released on September 1st, according to Sony's PS3 Slim press release. For a full list of updates, check out the PlayStation Blog, and watch the video below to see some of the new features coming in firmware 3.0.

Rate Review: SplitFish FragFX v.2 controllerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at CrunchGear external link    Mon, Apr 20

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By Peter Ha Version 2 of the FragFX controller comes bundled as a mouse and grip controller combo that connects via USB to your PlayStation 3. At six feet, the cable is long enough that you should be able to game from your couch comfortably. They even throw in a hard plastic mouse pad with a neoprene-like s...

Rate How To: Re: ePSXe Emulator Tutorial-Run PSX Games on your PC (1/2)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Dec 29

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By rss@youtube.com (huipolop) Video Cam Direct Upload Author: huipolop Keywords: ePSXe Emulator PlayStation Tutorial ISOs Roms PSX Video Games Added: December 29, 2008

Rate How To: Installing Linux on the PlayStation 3

Original at LinuxInsider.com external link    Tue, Dec 2

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By Matthew Scarpino One of the most exciting aspects of the PlayStation 3 is that it allows users to install an alternative operating system. You can't overwrite Sony's GameOS or access privileged resources, but you can run your own applications on the new Cell Broadband Engine processor -- called the "CBE p...

Rate How To: Sony Black PlayStation Net Yaroze and SDKVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Nov 2

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By rss@youtube.com (marcinpsx3) Explore the wonderful world of the Original Black PlayStation Net Yaroze Hobbyist Development System. Information on the DIY Net Yaroze add-on for the PlayStation console, which allowed you to create your own games using Sony's custom homebrew toolset.

Rate Patch: PSP Custom Firmware 5.00 M33-2, Popsloader, M33-3 out now!

Original at PS3News external link    Fri, Oct 24

By PS3 News Dark_AleX has released several PlayStation Portable updates today as follows: Download: PSP 5.00 M33-2 / PSP 5.00 M33-2 [Mirror] / 5.00 M33-2 Popsloader / 5.00 M33-2 Popsloader [Mirror] / PSP 5.00 M33-3 / PSP 5.00 M33-3 [Mirror] Changelogs: 5.00 M33-2:

Rate Podcast: LittleBigPlanet delayed worldwide, Qur'an misuse cited as cause [update]

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Oct 17

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By Alexander Sliwinski We've contacted Sony to find out if the North America version will also be delayed and will update as soon as we hear back. A statement from SCEE about the European delay is expected shortly. Source - very urgent about little big planet [PlayStation Forums]

Rate GamingBits.com Podcast #21 - Featuring Interview On Fatal Inertia EX

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Wed, Jul 9

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Fatal Inertia EX will be coming to the European PlayStation Network soon, on July 15th. It's currently available on the PSN for North America and Japan. An extensive playable demo is available as well. Thanks to Mike Bond, Koei Canada and Jarik Sikat for making the interview possible.

Rate How To: Sony makes official PS3 theme creation walkthrough

Original at Joystiq external link    Sat, Jun 7

By Alexander Sliwinski For those with the time and ambition, the PlayStation Blog has posted a how-to guide on making themes for the PS3 XMB. Written by Noel Silvia, a graphic artist on the PSN team, the guide explains everything that users need. ...

Rate Podcast: Baggins FM WGTR - #1 Underground Hip Hop Radio Station In Liberty City

Original at gta.gamercastnetwork.com external link    Tue, Apr 29

Gamercast Network Pirate Radio launches for Grand Theft Auto IV this Tuesday, April 29th, in conjunction with the launch of the retail game for the Xbox 360 and the PLAYSTATION 3. GNPR presents a new audio outlet for the scum and villainy of Liberty City, offering them their first alternat...

Year 2007

 

Rate How To: Download UT3 Mods Directly To PS3: Tutorial - PSX Extreme

Original at PSX Extreme external link    Sat, Dec 29

Download UT3 Mods Directly To PS3: Tutorial  - Dec 29, 2007 Epic has been saying all along that Sony's "embracing" of user-created content is one of the big reasons Unreal Tournament 3 debuted on the PlayStation 3. ...

Rate Podcast: PlayStation Fancast 011: We're back!

Original at PS3 Fanboy external link    Tue, Oct 9

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By Jem Alexander Complete Show MP3] Download the MP3 directly. RSS] Add the PlayStation Fancast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. Use m.pspfanboy.com to add the show to your PSP system's RSS feeds. iTunes] Subscribe to the Fancast directly in iTunes.

Rate How To: PS3 for business enabled by Linux

Original at PC Advisor external link    Thu, May 31

Helios could turn Sony?s PlayStation 3 (PS3) into a business tool, after figuring out how to install its media asset management software on the console.

Rate How To: Need help? A PSP GPS tutorial

Original at Qj.net external link    Sun, May 6

By Victor B. Thanks to the folks at PSP Fanboy, we got word that there was a rather comprehensive tutorial up on the Official PlayStation Boards for people to read up on. The tutorial covers the basics of installing and setting up your own local map ...

Rate Joystiq Podcast 003 - 1337 edition (feat. X360F's Richard Mitchell)

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Mar 27

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By Christopher Grant Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Podcasts, Microsoft Xbox 360With the Elite finally making its status known, the PlayStation 3 finally making its European debut, and even more exclusivity brouhaha bubbling up, we decided it was high time for another podcast! So gather around as we're...

Rate Patch: Sony PSP Firmware Update 3.10 Now Available

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Tue, Jan 30

 FL - A network update is available for the Sony PSP. Download the PSP Firmware Update 3.10 for the following updates:. - Support for PLAYSTATION Network titles ...

Year 2006

 

Rate How To: PSP Hacked To Play Any PlayStation 1 Game

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Dec 27

Am I normal to not know how to read 1337?... So call me il1337erate. pratt-stick.

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